Best Dubai Chocolate Bar Recipe: Rich and Easy to Make
Decadent and luxurious, these Dubai Chocolate Bars blend dark chocolate, dates, pistachios, cardamom, and a hint of rose for a Middle Eastern twist on classic chocolate treats. No baking required!
Equipment
- Saucepan or Microwave-Safe Bowl
- Spatula
- Square Baking Dish
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Dubai Chocolate Bar Ingredients
- 12 oz dark chocolate 70% cocoa or higher, chopped
- 7 oz sweetened condensed milk half a standard can
- 1/2 cup Medjool dates chopped
- 1/3 cup roasted pistachios roughly chopped
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- 1 tsp rose water
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup crushed biscuits or digestive cookies optional, for crunch
Instructions
- Line a square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
- In a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, gently melt the dark chocolate and sweetened condensed milk together, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped dates, pistachios, cardamom powder, rose water, sea salt, and crushed biscuits if using.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish, smoothing the top. Garnish with extra pistachios or edible rose petals if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely set. Once firm, lift out using parchment and slice into bars or squares. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Use high-quality dark chocolate for the richest flavor. If desired, swap pistachios for almonds or add a swirl of tahini for a different twist!